Thursday, June 5, 2014

BNP Paribas Is Facing Massive
US Fine

French Open sponsor BNP Paribas
is fighting back as the US government is trying to
impose its law in jurisdictions well outside of its
borders, with one of the biggest sponsors in tennis
prepared to take the landmark legal battle to the top of
the political tree in its native France.

The Obama government is trying
to impose a massive $10 billion fine of the worldwide
banking giant, which has a global footprint in tennis
and has sponsored the French Open for more than four
decades. The issue involves doing business with Iran,
illegal in the US where BNP has operations.

Sharapova Now Has Confidence
When Playing On Clay

As she reaches a third straight
French Open final, it's clear that Maria Sharapova has
outgrown her former distaste for red clay.

Hewitt Is A Big Fan Of ATP
Chief Kermode

Lleyton Hewitt has never been a
man to get involved with tennis politics, most of his
dealings with the ATP World Tour have been legal over
various disputes during the course of the Australian’s
often controversial career.

But Hewitt has revealed he
worked hard behind the scenes in support of Englishman
Chris Kermode’s successful campaign to become the ATP
World Tour’s current president and executive chairman.

Gunthardt Is Proud Of
Countrymen Federer And Wawrinka

The longtime dominance of Roger
Federer plus the added emergence of Stan Wawrinka have
kept Swiss tennis fans spoiled for nearly a decade.

Swiss Heinz Gunthardt, now a
noted television commentator and former coach of Steffi
Graf, Jennifer Capriati and Ana Ivanovic says his
countrymen may not realize what an extraordinary period
they are witnessing in the sport.

2014 US Open Ballperson Tryouts
Set For Thursday, June 19

Approximately 80 sought-after
positions as ballpersons for the 2014 US Open are up for
grabs with approximately 400 people competing for spots.

Daily Tennis News—Business

Bob
Larson Tennis produces several tennis newsletters. One of these is Daily
Tennis News—Business. This publication is a daily report on the money in
tennis; Who is getting the money, Where does it come from, What do they
do with it and Where does it go.

If you are interested in the business side of tennis, you will find it
interesting. For a free copy of Daily Tennis News—Business, just
send an email to
bob@tennisnews.com and say you want a sample of Tennis Business.

Tennis Classifieds

Tennis Job of the Day

Bob Larson’s Tennis
publishes Daily Tennis Jobs newsletter, a daily list of available tennis
jobs throughout the US market. Only $10 a month. For a free sample of
the current list, just email
bob@tennisnews.com and say you want a free sample of Jobs.

Tennis Job of the Week

U.S. Promotions Director, Wilson Racquet Sports

Wilson is currently seeking a Promotions
Director will develop and execute grassroots strategies and consumer
programs to drive our brand and business with our targeted consumer.
This role will manage promotional programs and partnerships to drive
consumer engagement through our various trade & consumer key business
drivers. The Director will drive our day-to-day “in the field”
sell-thru / sell-out actions working in collaboration with the GTM
organization. Specific duties may include:

Develop and execute regional and national
grassroots events and programs that target our key consumers and fit
within the established business plan

Plan, coordinate and execute day to day
consumer events and activities to drive sell-thru / sell-out aligned
to brand strategy and GTM activities

Work with stakeholders throughout the
organization to build consensus and enthusiasm around major
initiatives and gather collaborative feedback across functions
(particularly sales/customer marketing) to align objectives, improve
execution and maximize in-market impact

Continue to develop new and creative
promotional concepts

Work in conjunction with the area sales
teams to ensure that marketing initiatives and programs are
leveraged across the sales channel and the brand image is brought to
life

Qualified
candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related
field, and (7) years strong experience in brand marketing and/or
grassroots/promotions, including (3) years directly managing teams
and/or indirectly leading cross-functional teams.

Other qualifications include:

Varsity tennis player or avid tennis
enthusiast

Strong understanding of brand
management, including the ability to understand the intangible
representation of a brand

Excellent verbal and written
communications skills; ability to communicate and work effectively
across regions and cultures in a highly matrix environment

Ability to travel 30%

This position is located at Wilson’s Global
Headquarters in Chicago. Wilson team members enjoy a casual work
environment, great health and retirement benefits, and a free health
club membership.

If you
meet our requirements and are interested in joining our legacy of
achievement, please CLICK HERE
to apply

TENNIS JOB OF THE MONTH

USTA New England Executive
Director

USTA New England is seeking a
dynamic and proven leader to serve as Executive
Director. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts,
the Executive Director (ED) will work with the Board of
Directors, staff, volunteers, partners and all
stakeholders to implement USTA New England policies,
execute the Strategic Plan provided by the Board, manage
the day-to-day operations, and carry forth our mission
to promote and develop the growth of tennis.

The Organization

USTA New England (USTANE), a
501(C)4 nonprofit organization, is one of 17 sections of
the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the
national governing body for the sport of tennis. The
USTA owns and operates the US Open, the largest annually
attended sporting event in the world, and the 94 Pro
Circuit events through the US. It selects the
teams for the Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Olympic and Paralympic
teams. With 772,000 members, USTA invests 100% of
its proceeds to promote and develop the growth of
tennis, from the grassroots to the professional level.

Founded in 1927 as the New
England Lawn Tennis Association, USTANE now serves more
than 34,000 individual members, 500 organizational
members, and 475 volunteers. With a $3
million budget and staff of 18, USTANE increases
participation in the sport in New England by offering
quality recreational and competitive programs for people
of all ages and abilities.

Strategic Priorities include
membership growth, USTA Jr. Team Tennis (youth), USTA
League Tennis (adults), USTA School Tennis and Diversity
and Inclusion as well as partnership development, USTA
player development and volunteer development.

Current programs include:

§Jr. Team Tennis - the
largest youth tennis program in the country for boys and
girls ages 5-18

§Junior and Adult
Tournaments

§10 and Under Tennis -
helping kids learn real tennis with right-size equipment
and have real fun doing it

§Grants to assist
organizations in initiating or expanding tennis
programming

Board members include
representatives of Connecticut, Maine, Eastern and
Western Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and
Vermont as well as members-at-large. The Board
members serve on 17 active Committees along with
Association members.

§Work closely with the
Board, State Associations, staff and stakeholders to
effectively implement and execute USTANE's Strategic
Plan

§Provide services and
resources to manage all programs and opportunities to
promote, develop and grow the game of tennis

§Create and develop new
strategies that will lead the organization to the next
level of growth and increase tennis participation in New
England

§Serve as an advocate and
spokesperson for USTANE

§Represent USTANE at USTA
National Meetings, Executive Directors Meetings, and
with State Associations, partners, and all stakeholders
throughout New England

Management

§Take responsibility for
the overall business operations of USTANE, including
program development and delivery, marketing, financial
and budget administration, supervision of staff, and
implementation of the Strategic Plan

§Demonstrate effective
communication, collaboration, and team building

§Manage and develop a
high-performing team and foster growth and development
among the staff

§Provide essential
support, training and leadership to all staff in
executing and achieving goals and objectives

Partnerships

§Collaborate and build key
relationships internally and externally, with staff,
members and volunteers

§Cultivate existing and
future Board member relationships and fully engage with
Board leadership and governance structure

§Build and maintain
sustainable partnerships between USTANE and the
constituencies it serves

§Work with USTA National
Office and ensure USTANE's compliance with all
obligations

Qualifications, experience
and characteristics desired:

The ideal candidate for this
exciting opportunity will be an experienced professional
able to demonstrate:

§Proven leadership and
management skills

§Ability to work in a
shared-leadership not-for-profit staff/volunteer
organization

§Understanding of how to
work effectively with the Board of Directors

§Experience working with
and ability to engage and motivate volunteers

§Ability to build and grow
key relationships with all partners and stakeholders

Club To Be Auctioned

Lender Ordered Auction: Operating Tennis
Club in Beautiful Augusta, Georgia -- June 17, 2014, 11 a.m., on-site,
3206 W. Wimbledon Dr. The Club at Rae's Creek offers 13 tennis courts,
including 6 hard courts, 2 red clay and 5 Har-Tru clay. The club is
equipped with facilities for a restaurant and/or sports bar, and the
8,000+/- sq. ft. clubhouse also includes a full fitness center, two
pools, men's and ladies' locker rooms, a pro shop, and a third floor
available for offices or numerous other uses.

The club offers a resort-like setting with
mature trees, and the famous Rae's Creek flowing through the property,
which is just two miles from Augusta National. This is an excellent
investment opportunity with major value-added potential. For more
information, visit http://www.tranzon.com/fx1763 or
call Tim Mast, CAI, AARE at (888) 791-7307 x84. Tranzon Asset Advisors |
Edward Durnil | Georgia Firm # H-65291 | Auctioneer #AU003960 and Broker
#350256 | 7% buyer's premium applies to high bid.

Club For Lease

Are you a Tennis Pro looking to own your own
business? There is an opportunity for you at a Tennis Club in Southern
Vermont. We are looking for a Tennis Pro to take over the club. The club
is for lease for 1,000 a month with the option to buy. The individual
would be responsible to pay all Operating Expenses including Property
Taxes. The Club has 2 Indoor Hard and 2 Outdoor Clay Courts and a
Fitness Facility. Ideal situation for a Tennis Pro.